Screen giant lauds PM's vision Mar 17, 2008
On a more personal note, the star of dozens of Hollywood movies including Spartacus recalled a pleasant time "down under" when filming the big screen adaptation of Banjo Paterson's poem The Man From Snowy Riverin 1982. "With your act, my admiration for Australia raises higher and higher," he enthused. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
'Trumbo' to open Full Frame Festival Mar 4, 2008
Doc, based on the play written by Christopher Trumbo, profiles "Spartacus" screenwriter Dalton Trumbo through readings of the famous scribe's letters by Joan Allen, Kirk Douglas, Michael Douglas, Paul Giamatti and Dustin Hoffman, among others. Trumbo was a member of the blacklisted Hollywood 10 and served 10 months in federal prison for contempt of Congress. (Variety)
Combine sillier than 'Survivor' Mar 1, 2008
You half expect these football prospects, clad in modern loincloths, to say, I'm Spartacus. No, I'm Spartacus. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Politicians vie for screener circuit Feb 9, 2008
Lyndon Johnson, predictably, would run any John Wayne movie available while Reagan, the true Hollywood aficionado, kept rerunning "It's a Wonderful Life." JFK favored the big-picture stuff -- "Spartacus" was a hot ticket at his White House -- but he allegedly never ran "PT-109.". Bill Clinton's screening room kept busy, and he especially liked "High Noon," a movie about a tough old guy who couldn't escape his former enemies. (Variety)
Rebooting Hollywood Feb 6, 2008
Indeed, when Spartacus was rereleased in 1991, the studio wanted to insert the deleted seduction "snails and oysters" scene between Tony Curtis and Laurence Olivier. The footage was there, but the sound was not. (Slate)
Year End Review of 2007 (17) Dec 30, 2007
Fredericktown Animal Control Officer Dan Welker (and Spartacus) accepted a donation of flea and tick treatment from Ward s Farm Center. New Era Bank in Fredericktown presented a 1000 scholarship check to Jason Cox. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Top 10 movie moments Dec 22, 2007
Spartacus (Stanley Kubrick, 1960) After the battle, Crassus (Laurence Olivier) promises to spare the rebel slaves' lives if they give up Spartacus (Kirk Douglas). In a stirring response, knowing that they are condemning themselves to death by crucifixion, they each rise with a cry of "I am Spartacus!" One moment's freedom has never tasted so sweet. (CNN -- International)
Top heroes and villians named in movie list Nov 28, 2007
Heroes 1 Indiana Jones 2 Batman 3 Rocky Balboa (Rocky) 4 James Bond 5 Superman 6 Luke Skywalker (Star Wars) 7 Spiderman 8 Neo (The Matrix) 9 Han Solo (Star Wars) 10 The Incredible Hulk/Bruce Banner 11 Donnie Darko 12 Maximus Decimus Meridius (Gladiatior) 13 Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid 14 Jason Bourne (The Bourne Identity) 15 Spartacus 16 Wolverine (X-Men) 17 Samwise Gamgee (Lord of the Rings) 18 George Bailey (It's a Wonderful Life) 19 Philip Marlowe (Murder, My Sweet) 20 Mr Lee (Enter... (NEWS.com.au)
Movie sound tricks Nov 24, 2007
(Legend has it that director Stanley Kubrick was about to reshoot costly scenes of Roman soldiers marching in Spartacus because the armor sound couldn't be heard, when Foley rushed in with a large ring of keys he rattled to make the chink-chink. . (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Celebs feed homeless on Thanksgiving Nov 22, 2007
It was the third year in a row that Douglas, the star of iconic Hollywood classics such as 'Spartacus' and 'Ulysses', has hosted the annual charity event at the downtown shelter and the Anne Douglas Center for Women. Douglas thanked fellow celebrities and public figures such as Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa for supporting the event. (iAfrica.com)
Beowulf not epic enough Nov 16, 2007
If Beowulf s line, I am Beowulf, hits exactly the same musical notes as Gerard Butler s reading of This is Spartacus, it s because these filmmakers are brazen. Based on the oft-filmed, 8th century Anglo-Saxon epic, a surprisingly moving account of the life of a great hero, the film, directed by Robert Zemeckis ( The Polar Express, etc. (Boston Herald)
When Not To Stick To The Script Nov 12, 2007
He chose his battles very carefully because he knew that when he fought the battle he was Spartacus, he risked the whole institution. So he was very smart how he led. (Forbes)
Leah Garchik: Stroke survivor Kirk Douglas writes role of lifetime Nov 9, 2007
"), sees his grandchildren, works out with a personal trainer every morning and still meets periodically with a speech therapist. He takes something like a dozen pills a day but won't quite say whether he got help for his depression that way, too. The movie warrior who starred in "Spartacus" and "Champion" is gone, but he's still working, having made several movies since his stroke and right now adding to a collection of his poems. "People talk about old-age retirement. I mean, what would you... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Answers to credit woes are not in black and white Nov 7, 2007
If Dusty, jbm, tftt (and yesterday @@) are racists, then I m Spartacus. By Glenn. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Lowell Dennis Smith, 56; danced with Harlem troupe Nov 5, 2007
Later in his career, Smith choreographed "Pas de Deux for Phrygia and Spartacus," a duet that the Dance Theatre of Harlem premiered in New York City in 2001. He also created works for the company's educational program and helped lead master classes for young students in cities around the United States. (Los Angeles Times)
Elizabeth: the Golden Age Oct 27, 2007
Braveheart, Spartacus). Sadly, the digitally gilded fleets of Cadiz and the truculent lisping of King Phillip are more reminiscent of, say, the Persians in 300 or excruciatingly enough the Trade Federation in Star Wars: Episode One. (Yale Herald, CT)
A clockwork Kubrick Oct 21, 2007
"Warner Directors Series - Stanley Kubrick." The box set includes two-disc editions of "2001," "A Clockwork Orange," "The Shining," "Eyes Wide Shut," a one-disc "Full Metal Jacket," and a documentary about Kubrick, "A Life in Pictures." In addition, Warner is reissuing separately "Lolita" (Kubrick and Nabokov: a marriage made in mandarin heaven) and "Barry Lyndon." Only "Dr. Strangelove" is missing from Kubrick's post-"Spartacus" filmography ... True, there's "Spartacus." But that was really a... (Boston Globe -- Living)
Firstenberg ends productive AFI run Oct 4, 2007
Those lucky enough to have secured a ticket for the sold-out event will get to hear all about the making of such classics as "Spartacus," "The Birds," "Bonnie and Clyde," "Beauty and the Beast," "The Unforgiven," etc. For Bob Gazzale, who also heads up the "AFI Lifetime Achievement Awards" and the "AFI 100 Years" TV specials, the Target-sponsored event at ArcLight has been pretty felicitous to put together. (Variety)
Stars Present Their Films at AFI Bash Oct 4, 2007
Douglas, likewise asked about "Spartacus" (1960), said the film was most memorable for him because screenwriter Dalton Trumbo, who had been on Hollywood's McCarthy-era blacklist, used his real name in the credits ... Andrews was there for "The Sound of Music" (1965), Beatty for "Bonnie and Clyde" (1967), Crystal and Rob Reiner for "When Harry Met Sally ..." (1989), Douglas for "Spartacus" (1960), Eastwood for "Unforgiven" (1992), Tippi Hedren for "The Birds" (1963), Lansbury for "Beauty and the... (Newsmax)
Mr. Eastwood, Ms. Andrews, a few questions ... please? Sep 29, 2007
Kirk Douglas, what's the scoop behind that bathing scene with Laurence Olivier and Tony Curtis in Spartacus. Tippi Hedren, I loved you in The Birds. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
E. Ruiz del Rio, 84, an award-winning movie set decorator Sep 18, 2007
During a career spanning more than 60 years, Mr. Ruiz del Rio worked on more than 450 movies in Europe and the United States, teaming up with directors such as Orson Welles ("Mr. Arkadin," 1955), Stanley Kubrick ("Spartacus," 1960), and George Cukor ("Travels with My Aunt," 1970). He won three Goya awards, the Spanish version of the Oscars, most recently for "Pan's Labyrinth." The film by Mexican director Guillermo del Toro was nominated for six Oscars last year and won three, although none in... (Boston Globe)
40 Celebrated Years 1 Historic Night: TARGET PRESENTS AFI'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY Sep 13, 2007
(1989) Kirk Douglas will present SPARTACUS (1960) Clint Eastwood will present UNFORGIVEN (1992) Morgan Freeman will present THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION (1994) Tippi Hedren will present THE BIRDS (1963) Angela Lansbury will present BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (1991) George Lucas will present STAR WARS -- EPISODE IV: A NEW HOPE (1977) Jack Nicholson will present ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST (1975) Sylvester Stallone will present ROCKY (1976). "What better way to celebrate 40 years of AFI than to bring... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
AFI marks milestone with stars, films Sep 13, 2007
The 11 titles are "The Sound of Music," whose star Julie Andrews will be on hand for the introduction; "Bonnie and Clyde" (Warren Beatty); "When Harry Met Sally" (Billy Crystal and Rob Reiner); "Spartacus" (Kirk Douglas); "Unforgiven" (Clint Eastwood); "The Shawshank Redemption" (Morgan Freeman); "The Birds" (Tippi Hedren); "Beauty and the Beast" (Angela Lansbury); "Star Wars" (George Lucas); "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" (Jack Nicholson); and "Rocky" (Sylvester Stallone). "What better way... (Variety)
Following in Gisele's footsteps Sep 7, 2007
(Kirk's memoir is called "Let's Face It.") The audience at the Harvard Club of Boston prefaced their questions with "I am Spartacus!" Yes, the duo was joined by Michael's ravishing wife, Oscar-winner Catherine Zeta-Jones. Other oldsters at the AARP convention include Brian Dennehy, Bob Newhart, Joan Rivers, and Tony Bennett. (Boston Globe)
Gold Fields Bidder Leaves Twisted Trail From Homeless Shelter to Argentina Sep 1, 2007
Later he sent another e-mail mocking media reports about him and the SEC complaint: ``I am Theodore Roxford, I am Lawrence Niren, I am Elvis, I am Edward Pastorini, I am Spartacus, I am Humpty Dumpty, I am Theodore Vakil. And the hits just keep on coming. (Bloomberg)
Still hope for him Aug 28, 2007
Commentary and opinion. The entry titled "There's still hope for Vick," and any of the comments about it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A London 'Bravo!' for the Bolshoi Ballet Aug 17, 2007
Jennings was referring in particular to the productions of "Don Quixote," with Osipova and Vasiliev, and "Spartacus," with the Cuban guest artist Carlos Acosta ... "I was surprised by the level of performance in 'Spartacus' and 'Don Quixote,' " he said at a meeting with dance critics Tuesday night. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
ENO Carmen Mini-Site Aug 5, 2007
English National Opera Brings Audiences Backstage During Production. As part of an experimental project, the English National Opera opens up the behind-the-scenes process of staging an opera through its internet chronicle of Carmen. (Suite101.com)
which action stars Aug 5, 2007
The hero: Spartacus (Kirk ... The movie: Spartacus ... The reason: He is Spartacus. (The Palm Beach Post)
The Razor's Edge Aug 1, 2007
Having ripped through the new releases, I've perused some lesser-known, high-quality work I haven't seen in years, which leads me to ponder: is there a bigger dufuss than someone alone in the wilderness spontaneously proclaiming, 'm Spartacus. Every trip to the video store saw me walk past that darn film. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Stars pay tribute to Mike Reid Jul 30, 2007
"A very, very funny man and a great story-teller. There are certain comedians who do one-liners, you know, which bounce off each other. "But Mike was a story-teller and a great deliverer of great, great jokes," Mr Abbott added. Reid started his career as a standup comedian on London's comedy clubs and on cruise liners. He then took up the career of a stuntman with roles in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and war epic Spartacus. He also acted as a stunt double for Roger Moore in The Saint before... (InTheNews.co.uk)
Ex-EastEnders star Mike Reid dies Jul 30, 2007
" Former stuntman Before entering the comedy scene and winning a place in The Comedians in 1973, Reid began his career as a stuntman. He worked on films including Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines and Spartacus. He had also been a stunt double for Roger Moore in The Saint. "I know it's hard to believe - Mike was a lot taller than him, and often used to laugh about it," Mr Hahn said. In the late 1970s Reid went on to host the ITV children's TV quiz show... (BBC News -- UK)
Mike Reid, EastEnders star, dies at 67 Jul 30, 2007
After a spell in Brixton prison he vowed to end his criminal career for the sake of his second wife, Shirley, and children, and embarked on a career in entertainment, gaining small roles in series including Doctor Who and work as a stuntman in films including The Dirty Dozen and Spartacus. His big break as a stand-up comic came in the 70s when he was one of the original members of The Comedians series, where Bernard Manning and Frank Carson also did slots. (Guardian Unlimited)
Film Weekly goes to America - and cries Jul 29, 2007
When Tom Hanks plays opera over the louspeaker to the inmates in "Shawshank Redemption" When the camp commandant takes out his rifle and shoots someone at random, just for the fun of it, in "Schindler's List." When Tony Curtis stands up and says "I'm Spartacus." When we find out exactly what "Sophie's Choice" involves. When Tom Courtenay walks out to face the firing squad to be shot for cowardice in "King and Country" "Mr Chips" (Robert Donat) on his deathbed remembering all the kids he has... (Guardian Unlimited)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE LIFESTYLE BUDGET Jul 28, 2007
SECONDLOOK-FILM (Villarreal, Arizona Daily Star) -- Ignored in 1998 by the American Film Institute's original top 100 list, "Spartacus" strode into the revised list in June. A robust epic about a slave who raises a rebellion against the Roman empire, "Spartacus" is an unusually sophisticated swords-and-sandals picture -- and now includes scenes censored in the original version. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Whoever Fanboy is, he has plenty of power Jul 25, 2007
And asking who is Fanboy is a little like asking who is Spartacus. "I am Fanboy," says Transformers' Shia LaBeouf. (USA Today)
Starz Entertainment's Weekly Hot Items List July 19 - 25 & July 26 - August 1 Jul 20, 2007
Spartacus - (Kirk Douglas) 9:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on RetroPlex "I am Spartacus!" The stirring tale of a rebel gladiator who raises an army of slaves to challenge the mighty Roman empire. With Peter Ustinov (Best Supporting Actor Oscar) and Tony Curtis, directed by Stanley Kubrick. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Chip foes serve up recipes for industry's survival Jul 20, 2007
A senior executive from Advanced Micro Devices called for the industry to "band together to maximize efficiency," while Intel's chief technology strategist sounded more like Spartacus leading his troops to battle at the next technology node. Doug Grose, senior vice president for technology development, manufacturing and supply chain at AMD, took the company's founder to task by offering a caveat to Jerry Sanders' infamous stand from the 1980s, in which Sanders declared: "Real men have fabs."... (EETimes)
Missing macaw found, along with another Jul 17, 2007
That's when she heard from Seaside Heights resident Michael Kobovitch, who lost his macaw, "Spartacus." When he called the bird's name, the parrot squawked back "Hi!". About the same time, O'Hara's husband got a call from a woman in Leonia who captured a bird on Friday. (Newsday -- State)
Infotainment Jul 14, 2007
Taras ShevchencoOHRID: Members of the National Ballet and Opera of Ukraine Taras Shevchenco perform Spartacus during the opening ceremony of the Ohrid summer festival. reuters. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Cancellara wins prologue Jul 8, 2007
The rider known in the peloton as Spartacus won last year's Paris-Roubaix classic. While he was all smiles, Australia's Stuart O'Grady had a frustrating first day of this year's Tour when he fell without serious injury after his bike collided with a plastic cone on a bend. (iAfrica.com)
"Citizen Kane" leads "Godfather" in movie poll Jun 23, 2007
Other new additions to the list include "Cabaret" (63), "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" (67), "The Shawshank Redemption" (72), "All The President's Men" (77), "Spartacus" (81) and "A Night at the Opera" (85). Among those films that did not make the list were: "Fantasia," "Doctor Zhivago," "Birth of a Nation," "The Jazz Singer," My Fair Lady," "From Here to Eternity" and "An American in Paris. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
100 facts about East Lansing and the school that makes it pulse Jun 22, 2007
"Spartacus," the 1960 film that won four Academy Awards, had a portion of its soundtrack recorded in Spartan Stadium. The movie used the crowd noise during a 1959 game against Notre Dame University, during which fans were told to yell "Hail Spartacus," among other phrases. (The State News, MI)
Hollywood deems Citizen Kane the greatest US film Jun 22, 2007
Older US movies which failed to appear on the last list but accrued enough votes this time include period classic Spartacus at 81, and Intolerance - a silent picture released in 1916 - which landed at 49. GREATEST US MOVIES. (BBC News -- Americas)
EIGHT DAYS A WEEK CONCERT & EVENT LISTINGS Jun 22, 2007
of the month at Spartacus Books, 319 W. Hastings, 7-9 pm. celebration poetry slam Weekly theme-based poetry slams. (Vancouver Westender)
'Kane' still No. 1 on AFI list Jun 22, 2007
"The Apartment, 1960. 81. "Spartacus," 1960. 82. "Sunrise," 1927. 83. "Titanic," 1997. 84. "Easy Rider," 1969. 85. "A Night at the Opera," 1935. 86. "Platoon," 1986. 87. "12 Angry Men," 1957. 88. "Bringing Up Baby," 1938. 89. "The Sixth Sense," 1999. 90. "Swing Time," 1936. 91. "Sophie's Choice," 1982. 92. "Goodfellas," 1990. 93. "The French Connection," 1971. 94. "Pulp Fiction," 1994. 95. "The Last Picture Show," 1971. 96. "Do the Right Thing," 1989. 97. "Blade Runner," 1982. 98. "Yankee Doodle... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Citizen Kane voted America's top film Jun 22, 2007
Notable newcomers include DW Griffith's 1916 epic Intolerance, Stanley Kubrick's Spartacus, Preston Sturges' 1941 comedy Sullivan's Travels and the late Robert Altman's multi-faceted Nashville. Voters were asked to choose their top 100 from a list of 400 films, of which 43 were made in the last decade. (Guardian Unlimited)
Read more... Jun 21, 2007
(#67), THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION (#72), IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT (#75), ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN (#77), SPARTACUS (#81), SUNRISE (#82), A NIGHT AT THE OPERA (#85), 12 ANGRY MEN (#87), SWING TIME (#90), SOPHIE'S CHOICE (#91), THE LAST PICTURE SHOW (#95), DO THE RIGHT THING (#96), BLADE RUNNER (#97) and TOY STORY (#99). John Ford's epic Western THE SEARCHERS moved up the list the most of any film -- rising 84 spots to a new position at #12. (PNN Online)
Kane remains Citizen No. 1 on greatest movies list Jun 21, 2007
59), 1960's Spartacus (No. 81), 1989's Do the Right Thing (No. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
AFI has new 100 greatest movies list Jun 21, 2007
Other additions to the list: "The General," "Intolerance," "Nashville," "Sullivan's Travels," "Cabaret," "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" "The Shawshank Redemption," "In The Heat of the Night," "All the President's Men," "Spartacus," "Sunrise," "A Night at the Opera," "12 Angry Men," "Swing Time," "Sophie's Choice," "The Last Picture Show," "Do the Right Thing," "Blade Runner" and "Toy Story.". Of course, with new choices come notable subtractions. (Variety)
American Film Institute's list Jun 21, 2007
2007 AFI list of top-100 movies - USATODAY.com. Sign up to receive our free Books e-newsletter and get the top news of the day in your inbox. (USA Today)
Citizen Kane Stands the Test of Time Jun 21, 2007
(#67), THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION (#72), IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT (#75), ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN (#77), SPARTACUS (#81), SUNRISE (#82), A NIGHT AT THE OPERA (#85), 12 ANGRY MEN (#87), SWING TIME (#90), SOPHIE'S CHOICE (#91), THE LAST PICTURE SHOW (#95), DO THE RIGHT THING (#96), BLADE RUNNER (#97) and TOY STORY (#99) ... 1966 68 UNFORGIVEN 1992 69 TOOTSIE 1982 70 A CLOCKWORK ORANGE 1971 71 SAVING PRIVATE RYAN 1998 72 THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION 1994 73 BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID 1969 74 THE... (PR Newswire)
Hollywood's Best Actors and Directors Featured in 'Kings Of Cool' and 'Indie Icons' on RetroPlex and IndiePlex Jun 2, 2007
9:50 p.m. - The Defiant Ones -- Saturday, June 16 - Warren Oates 8 p.m. - Two-Lane Blacktop 9:45 p.m. - Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia -- Saturday, June 23 - Glenn Ford 8 p.m. - Pocketful of Miracles 10:20 p.m. - The Man from Colorado -- Saturday, June 20 - Sean Connery 8 p.m. - Dr. No 10 p.m. - From Russia with Love -- Saturday, July 7 - Elvis Presley 8 p.m. - Roustabout 9:45 p.m. - Change of Habit -- Saturday, July 14 - Richard Widmark 8 p.m. - Two Rode Together 10 p.m. - Madigan --... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
English star's films defy age (Gary Arnold) May 31, 2007
"Henry V" and "Hamlet" overshadowed two admirable Olivier performances of the early 1950s that still remain underrated: his self-destructive Hurstwood in William Wyler's "Carrie" and a cheerful, tuneful Macheath in "The Beggar's Opera." Another Olivier flurry at the end of the decade produced his witty cameo as Gen. Burgoyne in "The Devil's Disciple," a re-enactment of his theatrical triumph as music-hall sleaze Archie Rice in "The Entertainer" and the bisexual Roman tyrant of "Spartacus."... (Washington Times, DC)
Olivier's Shakespeare (Gary Arnold) May 24, 2007
His haircut, which emphasized curly locks descending over the forehead, even anticipated a heartthrob of a later generation: Tony Curtis, amusingly destined to beguile an Olivier character in "Spartacus." The most pleasing temperamental aspect of Mr. Olivier's Orlando is his attentive bemusement in the presence of a dubious tease of a leading lady; the actor gracefully projects a sense of gallantry that dignifies a harebrained love match ... Two productions made for television -- "The Merchant... (Washington Times, DC)
'Give me back my legions!' May 20, 2007
"Spartacus" may not be a historically fastidious movie, to put it mildly, but in one respect it does accurately capture the ancient Roman state of mind. Right after the campy bath scene, in which Laurence Olivier's Crassus is washed by the slave boy Tony Curtis, Olivier takes Curtis out to the balcony and shows him the legions passing by. (Boston Globe)
Australian 'internet piracy kingpin' still on run May 17, 2007
Gung-ho documentary about the Roman slave turned gladiator - Spartacus: Behind the Myth. Blog: This column's rare sampling of frocked-up celebrities. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
The day it rained May 17, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Jano GibsonMay 17, 2007 - 1:02PM. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Thursday's TV highlights May 17, 2007
The Guide Thursday: Spartacus. Michael and Doug preview tonight's TV featuring a fresh doco about the muscular gladiator Spartacus: Behind The Myth. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Spartacus: Behind the Myth May 17, 2007
This is a lavish recreation of an ancient legend: Spartacus, the freedom-fighter who led a slave uprising against the mighty Roman Empire ... Spartacus's lieutenant, Crixus, bore more than a passing resemblance to Jack Black ... au/news/tv-reviews/spartacus-behind-the-myth/2007/05/16/1178995223506. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Morning Coffee with - Leon Mulkey May 6, 2007
Spartacus (1960), Ben Hur (1959), and The Ten Commandments (1956). What inspires you. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Harry 'Iraq tour of duty delay' May 3, 2007
The Daily Mirror says fellow troops have been emulating a scene from film Spartacus, wearing T-shirts with "I'm Harry" written in red across the chest. Better intelligence. (BBC News -- UK)
DVD watch: Head for the 'Museum' Apr 24, 2007
Peter Ustinov won a surprise second Oscar in five years on top of one for 1960's Spartacus. Jonathan Winters, accepting, quipped that had he known, "I would have been sure to wear black socks.". (USA Today -- Life)
The greatest digital story ever told Apr 22, 2007
The most famous line of all comes from Stanley Kubrick's 1960 Spartacus, in which Kirk Douglas's slave leader is protected from identification by the Romans when hundreds stand up around to proclaim, 'I'm Spartacus. . (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Jack Williams, 85; Hollywood stuntman known for his horse-riding skills Apr 16, 2007
Beginning with "The Charge of the Light Brigade" in 1936, Williams performed stunts in dozens of films over the next six decades, including "Santa Fe Trail, "They Died With Their Boots On," "Fort Apache," "Red River," "3 Godfathers," "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea," "Rio Bravo," "Spartacus," "El Cid," "The Alamo," "The Magnificent Seven," "Cat Ballou" and "The Wild Bunch. "He also worked steadily doing stunts on dozens of television series, such as "Maverick," "Laramie" and "The High Chaparral,"... (Los Angeles Times)
